Great cakes

Have you ever tried baking a cake for a birthday or special occasion only to be disappointed when it didn't turn out as planned?

This comprehensive illustrated guide to cake baking will provide all the answers you're looking for with tips to ensure you never go wrong again.

Here you'll find tried and tested recipes for baking at home that will never let you down.

Everything, from the most delicious, rich chocolate cake to scrumptious cookies, is included and all the recipes have been triple tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute. "101 Great Cakes" includes recipes for all kinds of sweet treats: cakes and biscuits, pastries and tarts.

Each recipe is clearly explained so that even the most inexperienced baker will feel confident and inspired to try out something they may not have considered before.